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Aftermarket 1 Learning


Aftermarket Seminars - top picks


Adapting, developing and protecting the UK automotive aftermarket – Growing value in service and repair » Dr Julia Saini, Frost & Sullivan » Peter Lawton, SMMT


The future of automotive retailing – Digitalisation of retail and distribution » Dr Julia Saini, Frost & Sullivan


Why use a diagnostic process? » Ian Gillgrass, Alian Skills


Connecting the Aftermarket » Max Lienard, Autodata


10,000 hours of practice not required – Effectively growing additional workshop revenue stream » Prashant Chopra, Autogem


NTDA Professional Development Scheme for Tyre Technicians » Stefan Hay, National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA)


Hybrid Evolution: Past, present and future » Steve Carter, DENSO


See pages 4/5 for the full timetable.


Technical Talks – top picks in association with


Pro-Align: Hunter Road Force Elite Balancer


Gasoline direct injection emission regulation, evolution or evasion » Frank Massey, ADS Ltd


Vehicle diagnostics for the automotive aftermarket » James Dillon, Technical Topics


Battery technology » Andy Crook, GotBoost Ltd


Electric and hybrid vehicle technology » Peter Coombes, Tech-Club


Advanced Driver Assist System Awareness » Neil Hilton, HELLA


ZF Hybrid Transmissions and Developments » ZF Services UK


Getting to grips with battery technology » ECOBAT Battery Technologies


Timing & auxiliary belt system design & troubleshooting » Dayco


Tackling technology » Ralf Pelkmann, TecAlliance


The circular car » Thijs Jasink, AcTronics


TEXA UK Limited: AXONE Nemo


See the Innovation Trail products on our website. 4 Exhibitors


Major players from the aftermarket will be there, including Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, ZF


Aftermarket UK, Valeo Service, Delphi, Denso Sales UK, NGK Spark Plugs (UK), Draper Tools Limited, HELLA Ltd, MAHLE Aftermarket Ltd, TEXA UK LTD, OSRAM, MANN + HUMMEL (UK) Ltd, bilstein group, Yokohama Tyres, Pro-Align, PETRONAS, Michelin Lifestyle Ltd, Total UK and more.


NEW exhibitors include Bosch UK, LIQUI MOLY GmbH, GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd, DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing, JX Nippon, Hofmann Megaplan, Milwaukee Tools, Crypton, Comline Auto Parts, Arnott Europe, Dayco and more.


50% of companies represented are international from 35 countries


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Support of the industry


Thank you to our trade media and association partners: CAR AND ACCESSORY TRADER | FOR AFTERMARKET PROFESSIONALS 3


» Diagnostics & Connectivity » Battery Technology


» Hybrid & Electric Vehicles


Free Training Expert speakers and feature partners will be on hand in the Interactive


Workshop offering one to one advice and showcasing practical demonstrations. This is a perfect opportunity to get hands on with some of the latest technologies and learn from the experts. Key areas will include:


» ADAS Calibration » Diesel Engines » Tyres & TPMS


Demonstrating the latest cutting edge automotive technologies. The Connected and Digital Technology Zone, Stand 6B11 will feature products coming to market, but also those that will enable the design, development and manufacturer of the


See Future Technologies


vehicles of tomorrow. Don’t miss the range of interactive elements including virtual and augmented reality and robotics!


Innovation Trail Products Make sure you see the newest products in the New Product Showcase to witness the latest products from a variety of companies. The products are still being judged as you read this so check out the back of the Show Guide when you arrive onsite for the full list. 2 of the picks so far:


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